Victoria

From: United Kingdom

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
United Kingdom
Travel dates
01/12/2018 - 24/12/2019
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My status
Travelling
Hello. I'm Tor, from England.
Description
Hello. I'm Tor, from England.
I started volunteering through Workaway in the summer of 2013 and had 2 placements in Portugal (1 month) and Wales (3 weeks). Since then I have also Workawayed in Australia, New Zealand, England and Germany.
I was excited to get my Bronze Workaway Ambassador award recently, by writing posts about my experiences on my travel blog http://torgoestravellingagain.home.blog.
I work one season of the year only to give me time to travel and have new experiences for the rest of the year. I've been to over 70 countries now and hope to go to many more. I prefer combining volunteering with travelling, as I get to learn new skills as well as really getting to know places rather than just passing through.
I like working outdoors, love gardening and working with the land, but I am also quite handy in the kitchen! My background is tourism and accommodation management. I'm confident with people and working unsupervised and to a high standard.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have worked in hospitality management for over 10 years, from youth hostels in South-West England to ski chalets in Austria. I have always worked seasonally, to allow me to travel for a few months each year. I now work as an Operations Manager for a company which builds boutique camping areas at the major UK summer music festivals.
I enjoy working outdoors, and during my Workaways I have done decorating, gardening, small building jobs - I'm happy having a go at most things. I grew up on a small-holding, with veggie plot, animals and ongoing building jobs around the place!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Age
40
Nationality
British
What else ...
I am vegetarian , although have no problem being around meat-eaters!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No ( but I prefer vegetarian food)

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22/01/2019

Left by host (Help out in a little ...) for Workawayer (victoria)

It was great to have Tor with us, she was very helpful in the 2 weeks that she staid with us.
She is very independent, so it's not always necessary to tell her what job to do or how to help, as she has experience working in hostels. Tor is very creative and we made some nice projects together.

(Excellent )

31/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (victoria)

Tor is an amazing volunteer and one that we have invited back again due to the help she gives us. Tors not one to hang around asking what’s needed, she just gets in with what needs doing. She works under her own initiative and works hard. She’s great to have around and our children look forward to spending time with her. Tors cooking skills are… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2018

Left by host (Volunteer in beautiful Valley ...) for Workawayer (victoria)

Well it's quite hard to put into a few words just how much we appreciated hosting Tor. She is a fantastic helper and you'd have to be mad to decline a request to host this lady! Tor stayed with us for 2 weeks and undertook various tasks including taming our gardens, collecting manure, weeding and fertilising fruit trees, removing ragwort from… read more

(Excellent )

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